Trucking companies that use owner-operator independent contractors may not be able to rely on arbitration clauses to protect them from lawsuits in the wake of a new U.S. Supreme Court decision.
The GiraffeG4 system offers drivers overhead protection by measuring the height of an upcoming low-clearance obstacle.
74% believe that mixing autonomous and non-autonomous traffic will lead to severe safety issues.
Active steering will be the next addition to advanced driver assistance systems. Trucks can now steer themselves, but they are not ready to take over just yet.
Ford Motor Co. has added a few minor updates to its F-Series Super Duty lineup for 2019 around connectivity and exterior appearance, according to a Ford spokesperson.
Volvo Group Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Volvo Group, has announced an investment in Momentum Dynamics, a compay that is developing high power wireless charging technology for electric vehicles.
Hot Shot’s Secret is offering a winter fuel additive called Diesel Winter Rescue, formulated to re-liquefy gelled fuel and de-ice frozen fuel filters.
Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG have formed a global alliance to share costs and improve efficiency in the development of commercial midsize pickups and vans for various global markets, including the U.S., the companies announced at the Detroit auto show.
Load availability on the spot market has been trending downward since August 2018, as capacity loosened and trucks became more available.
CES in Las Vegas is attended by 200,000 people and can be an overwhelming experience, but equipment editor Jim Park tries to capture the feel through his photos from the show floor.
View more photosShell Lubricants has launched Shell Rotella Gas Truck full synthetic engine oil, offering better protection for towing and hauling in gasoline-powered trucks.
Schneider has begun a roll out of Samsung Galaxy tablets for its drivers, giving them access to critical work information while in the field.
Figuring out how to lower fleet insurance costs is not rocket science. What it takes is critical and analytical thinking to identify what’s driving up costs and what actions will help bring them under control.
SmartDrive Systems announced Cassens Transport Company, one of the oldest automotive logistics services company in the United States, has deployed the SmartDrive program across its entire fleet of nearly 1,200 trucks.
